Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Classic Uptown Neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM from $600 (49 Rentals)

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Fair Plaza Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fair Plaza Apartments

5901 Alice Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Somerset Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Lofts

700 Truman St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Los Altos Lofts
Studio Apartments

Los Altos Lofts

10330 Hotel Ave NEAlbuquerque, NM 87123
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San Mateo Suites
Studio Apartments

San Mateo Suites

5001 San Mateo Ln NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109
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Nova Peak
Studio Apartments

Nova Peak

1200 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Uptown Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Gardens

1113 Pennsylvania St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Barcelona Suites
Studio Apartments

Barcelona Suites

900 Louisiana Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110
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Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Classic Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Classic Uptown area of Albuquerque, NM is a Studio unit found at Nova Point priced from $700. The Villas @ Uptown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Classic Uptown apartments for rent in Albuquerque, NM:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova PointS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$700
The Villas @ UptownStudio UpgradeStudio,1BA$700
Encanto Lofts ApartmentsAspen - One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$729
Nova ViewA11BR,1BA$800
Canyon Crest0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$860
Candlelight SquareSilver Sage1BR,1BA$865
Pinewood EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$868
MiloMadrid1BR,1BA$874
Via ApartmentsStudio TCStudio,1BA$901
Acacia GardensTaos Classic1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Classic Uptown, NM

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Classic Uptown area is the $1.25 price per square foot Santa Fe Model at Sedona Ridge in the in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,610. The second greatest value Classic Uptown apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Northeastern starting at $1,395 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Northeast Quadrant neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Classic Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sedona RidgeSanta Fe3BR,1.5BA$1.25
NortheasternTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Pinon TerraceOne Bedroom - Fully Remodeled1BR,1BA$1.37
Villas Del Cielo1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Tesoro on SpainA21BR,1BA$1.49
Casa TierraA11BR,1BA$1.51
MiloMadrid Platinum1BR,1BA$1.38
Mont 44 Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Market1BR,1BA$1.37
Mission Hill ApartmentsThe Cottonwood1BR,1BA$1.36
Nova ViewA11BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, NM

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Albuquerque, NM for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Classic Uptown, Albuquerque, and the greater Albuquerque area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Classic Uptown Neighborhood in Albuquerque, NM

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Classic Uptown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Classic Uptown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Classic Uptown is under $915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Classic Uptown?

The cheapest apartment in Classic Uptown is Encanto Lofts Apartments which is listed at $729, while the average apartment in Classic Uptown costs $2,449.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Classic Uptown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 34 regular apartments in Classic Uptown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Classic Uptown?

Cheap apartments in Classic Uptown have an average cost of $154 which is $2,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Classic Uptown.

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